NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 19V907000
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Published December 19, 2019 · Recall initiated: December 19, 2019
What's the hazard
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mazda3 vehicles. The Smart Brake System (SBS) can falsely detect an obstacle while driving, activating the automatic emergency braking system and suddenly stopping the vehicle.
What to do
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will update the SBS software. In addition, vehicles with certain production dates will receive an instrument cluster software update or replacement and a replacement owner's manual. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2020. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4219L.
Recall details
- Brand
- MAZDA
- Model
- MAZDA3
- Manufacturer
- Mazda Motor Corp.
- Lot
- 2020 MAZDA MAZDA3 | 2019 MAZDA MAZDA3
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US